Enforce – The Final Sign (2014)

Most fans of cult/obscure metal remember Baltimore thrashers, Have Mercy, from their 1986 Combat Records’ Bootcamp release, Armageddon Descends. Guitarist Nick Ellingson departed soon after the EP’s release, going on to play in a few non-starter bands until 1988 when he once again crossed paths with former Have Mercy vocalist, Lonnie Fletcher.

With the concept of the band in full swing, Ellington then called upon ex-Krybaby band mate and drummer, Cliff Saunders, to help round out the new group with bassist Jody Lewis. ENFORCE decidedly took a more melodic approach to their heavy metal attack, slowing the pace down drastically from Have Mercy’s thrashier style.

01. I’ll Walk Alone 4:07
02. Pleasure Of Pain 3:16
03. I Remember 3:30
04. A Time Of Change 5:10
05. Take My Hand 3:28
06. So Far Away 5:14
07. Freedom Ride 3:23
08. Lonely Child 3:02
09. The Final Sign 4:24
10. Meet The Band 0:18
11. Hold On 3:21
12. Live On 98 Rock 0:35
13. Pleasure From Pain (Demo Version) 3:20
14. One More Time (Live At Midway Cafe) 4:15